It’s now Sunday morning, the end of a tough week, and these three things have almost ruined my week, and the day’s not even over yet.

However, rather than listing them in rank order, I chose to explain each in chronological order, beginning with one day from the previous week.

That was Hump Day (Wednesday), November 5th, when in the early morning hours, I coughed up a bunch of blood from my throat area.

The first thing I felt was fear that the bleeding would return, as it did on August 16, 2024.

I sat up in bed before I stood up because the meds I take at night make me drowsy, and I get dizzy when I begin to walk.

Note: Many of my friends will tell you that I’ve been dizzy for as long as they’ve known me.

As regular readers of my blogs know, Dr. Anderson, my Ears, Neck, and Throat (ENT) surgeon, explained that if the bleeding occurred again, they would need to do throat surgery.

However, I decided to wait until the bleeding becomes continuous, and I need to go to the ER at Peace Arch Hospital, before I contact Dr. Anderson.

Driving has become an issue with me because I have difficulty driving in the dark.

I also avoid driving to Vancouver, because I find the traffic and congestion during the morning and afternoon rush hours too stressful.

Last week, I was driving in White Rock and couldn’t remember how to get to the grocery store in South Surrey.

Fortunately, I have GPS navigation in my car, which gave me directions. I also have it on my phone.

So, I turned onto the first street and parked to turn on the GPS and get directions.

“Danny, why didn’t you set your GPS to the destination prior to leaving your place?”

~ Spanky

“For once, I agree with you, Spanky!” ~ Danny

It also bothered me that I had forgotten what I needed from the grocery store.

Usually, I have a To Do List on my cell phone, but I forgot to make a list before I left.

So, I had to walk up and down the grocery store’s aisles in the hope it might trigger my memory.

Actually, none of this was new; it was among several issues I had had for the past few months, but they had been getting worse each week.

So I decided to part with the one thing I prized the most: my Cadillac ATS-4 Luxury Coupe.

I loved that car; I affectionately named it Shark #2.

Although I decided to sell it, I didn’t want to go through the hassle of selling it privately.

So, I chose the dealership route and selected a fleet management company from the three that had given me offers.

Romy, the owner of the fleet company, personally came to my place to see the car.

I felt very comfortable with him and appreciated his honesty.

Although I had been offered a bit more than he was offering, he was able to close the deal with me that same day.

Romy sent me the payment via Interac, and my bank confirmed it.

He lived nearby in Morgan Creek and had his wife drive him to my place to pick up the car.

Although I took one last video of the car as Romy drove away, I wasn’t celebrating the sale.

I just wanted to wave and say goodbye to my Shark.

Yes, I took the video clip upside down, which confirms I’m the worst at taking photos or videos.

I had started the video and held it with one hand while I used the other to wave goodbye to Romy and the Shark.

I inadvertently put the phone upside down when transferring from one hand to the other.

However, it was silly to have two vehicles, and Annette’s SUV is more practical.

Why pay for the extra costs of insurance and maintenance for two cars?

The SUV is also better for picking people up at the airport because the Cadillac’s back seat is difficult for people to get in and out of.

Although I didn’t shed a tear, my heart’s been crying ever since.

I felt the same when I had to part with the original Shark I owned.

Here is a slideshow of the original Shark, a 1990 Coupe de Ville, which I had bought from Garth Smith, my neighbor and best friend, when I was stationed in the Maritimes (July 1989-July 1997) by my employer, GM of Canada Limited/ACDelco Division.

Garth and Donna are among my best friends forever, and we stay in touch.

I’m sure there are many of you ladies out there rolling your eyes and muttering, “Boys and their toys!”

And I’d bet there are many men out there who understand the pain of losing a prized possession, such as a car or truck.

In closing, I’m not feeling depressed or stressed about everything. That feeling diminishes in a few hours.

I learned the importance of living in the ‘Today’ and not the past, because the past is gone, and tomorrow may never come.

When the angels begin singing to me and my time is over, I can’t take anything with me to the hereafter.

I have no regrets about getting rid of my stuff.

I will continue living the dream by celebrating sunrises and sunsets and hoping my last dream comes true.

But that’s a secret I will take to the grave with me.

Never give up on your dreams.

Dedicated to my two Sharks!

I hope my stories are a gift to your head and heart,

Hugs,

Danny

Today’s tune from Danny’s library (purchased):

They say, “The holy water’s watered down
And this town’s lost its faith
Our colors will fade eventually.”
So, if our time is runnin’ out
Day after day
We’ll make the mundane our masterpiece

Oh, my, my
Oh, my, my love
I take one look at you

You’re takin’ me out of the ordinary
I want you layin’ me down ’til we’re dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out of the ordinary
You got me kissin’ the ground of your sanctuary
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found

Hopeless hallelujah
On this side of Heaven’s gate
Oh, my life, how do ya
Breathe and take my breath away?
At your altar, I will pray
You’re the sculptor, I’m the clay

Oh, my, my

You’re takin’ me out of the ordinary
I want you layin’ me down ’til we’re dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out (Out) of the ordinary (Ordinary)
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found

Somethin’ so heavenly, higher than ecstasy.
Whenever you’re next to me, oh, my, my
World was in black and white until I saw your light
I thought you had to die to find

Somethin’ so out of the ordinary
I want you laying me down ’til we’re dead and buried
On the edge of your knife, stayin’ drunk on your vine
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found
Somethin’ so out (Out) of the ordinary
You got me kissing the ground (Ground) of your sanctuary (Sanctuary)
Shatter me with your touch, oh, Lord, return me to dust
The angels up in the clouds are jealous knowin’ we found

Songwriters: Adam Yaron, Alex Warren, CAL & Mags Duval